What is the water quality grade for Mcpherson Co State Fishing Lake?

Mcpherson Co State Fishing Lake in McPherson County, Kansas received a water quality grade of F (Very Poor). Water clarity: 1.8 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 260 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 100 µg/L.

Is Mcpherson Co State Fishing Lake safe to swim in?

Avoid swimming, very poor water quality, potential algae toxins. Mcpherson Co State Fishing Lake has an overall water quality grade of F. Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 100 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.

McPherson County, Kansas

Mcpherson Co State Fishing Lake

Grade FVery Poor · 1.8 ft clarity

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Hypereutrophic

Mcpherson Co State Fishing Lake is a highly nutrient-loaded hypereutrophic lake in McPherson County, Kansas. Water quality is graded F based on 2 sampling years through 2012. Compared to the 3 other monitored lakes in McPherson County, Mcpherson Co State Fishing Lake ranks #3 for water quality.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Kansas DNR, last sampled 2012-08-06. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

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Swimming Safety

Avoid swimming, very poor water quality, potential algae toxins

Water Quality Grade: F, Very Poor

Very murky, less than 1.8 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 260 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 100 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 76.

Metric	Value	Grade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)	1.8 ft	F
Phosphorus	260 µg/L	F
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)	100 µg/L	F
Trophic State Index (TSI)	76	Hypereutrophic

Very high nutrients, dense algae, poor clarity

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